Role: The ER Nurse provides direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency environment, collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure effective treatment and support for patients and families.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to nursing standards.
- Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and contribute to professional development.
- Develop and communicate individualized care plans, considering patient preferences and barriers.
- Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
Qualifications:
- RN license required; Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred.
- No prior experience necessary; less than 2 years preferred for higher education candidates.
- Experience in ER or EMT is preferred.
Key Skills: Critical thinking, collaboration, effective communication, patient education, safety awareness, adaptability in a high-pressure setting.